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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,926.95, 952,394.76 and 298,239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,926.95, 952,394.76 and 298,239.57 is: 446,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,926.95 : 952,394.76 = 298,239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,926.95/952,394.76 = 298,239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,926.95x = 952,394.76 × 298,239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,926.95x = 284,041,803,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,041,803,692.65/635,926.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,657.91

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